PROGRAMS


	Y O R K D A N C E A C A D E M Y


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	Acro/Jazz Dance


	Combines two exciting disciplines; dance and gymnastics. Students will concentrate on improving the basic acrobatic skills such as cartwheels, front and back walkovers and splits and will add these skills to jazz dance movements resulting in creative, appealing floor routines. Classes available from 6 years and up.




	Musical Theatre


		Early Childhood (3-6 Yrs.)

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Children learn the basics of dance through the use of specially designed exercises and creative movement activities, while improving their agility, co-ordination and strength. Spatial awareness, fine and gross motor skills will be developed in preparation for future dance training.


	This program will teach the students, 7 years and up, the basic structures and techniques of dance and music. It integrates principles of movement, voice projection and use of the stage. Students will work on songs and dances from popular Broadway musicals.


	Acting & Improvisation - An Introduction


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If you have a child who is interested in a career in film or television or just needs to come out of their shell, these programs will provide a safe environment for them to express themselves.

Students will cover improvisational techniques, teaching them how to think quickly and use their imagination to create scenes and play different characters. They will learn how to explore their emotions and use them to create and act out scenes and they will learn everything they need to know when going to an audition for either live theatre or film and television.

IMPROV: Students play improv games that help them get used to thinking quick on their feet and using their imagination to create scenes and play different characters.

EXPLORING EMOTIONS: Students will get comfortable identifying their emotions and using them to create and act out scenes.

ACTING FOR FILM & TELEVISION: Each student will be given a real commercial, film & television scripts to work on, some individually and some with partners. They will learn everything they need to know when going on an audition and how to prepare for any role.



				Jazz (Modern, Hip Hop)



		Jazz is a universally recognized popular art form. Using modern and contemporary music as the base, students will learn how to combine isolations, turns and rhythmical exercises to create an improvisation of a musical piece. Classes available from 6 years to adult. Examination classes are offered through the C.D.T.A.


	Classical Ballet

A beautiful and disciplined dance art which demands and teaches muscle control, balance and grace. Programs are divided into levels and students will be placed according to their age and level of ability. Free style and exam classes are offered from the age of 6 to adult. Classes consist of barre work, centre practice, adage and allegro steps, working towards choreographed routines.


	Tap Dance


	Clearly distinguished by the percussive sound of the footwork, tap dance incorporates all dance forms to create an exciting, entertaining discipline. Steps are performed in intricate, rhythmical combinations and are applied to various styles of music. Classes are available from age 6 to adult.


		Yoga for Kids

Children will benefit from the ancient skill in more then one way! This program teaches them how to relax and use various exercises to develop strength, better body awareness, self-control, flexibility and coordination. Students will learn how to carry these skills beyond class and into their daily routines.

	Ballroom for Kids

As witnessed in the documentary film "Mad Hot Ballroom", children cultivate self-esteem, respect, coordination, and more life-enhancing skills through learning ballroom dance.

Our youth social/ballroom dance programs for children from the age of 7 and up provide students with the fundamental skills in various dance styles including but not limited to Waltz, Foxtrot, Cha-Cha, Swing, Tango. Advanced class focuses on technique and choreography. We also provide private lessons for performance and competition-oriented children seven days a week.


	Modern

	Modern Dance arose in the 1920's in direct opposition to ballet's rigid standards. It was an alternative to the current dance experiences available, founded on natural sources of movement. It is a form of personal expression and is closely allied with creative discovery, designed to inspire audiences to a new awareness of inner and outer realities. Performed bare foot, the movements allow the dancer to explore the vast array of freestyle patterns created by modern dance pioneers like Isadora Duncan, Martha Graham and Merce Cunnigham.




	PILATES


	Adult Classes

	We offer many Adult Classes in Jazz, Tap & Ballet as well as:


	Developed in the 1920s by the legendary physical trainer, Joseph H. Pilates, the Pilates Method is an exercise system focused on improving flexibility and strength for the total body, without building bulk. It is a series of controlled movements engaging your body and mind that leaves you refreshed and alert with a feeling of mental and physical well being.


		Ballet/Yoga Mix classes for Adults

	Yoga "n" Ballet is a dynamic fusion of yoga, body sculpting, and dance that will make you feel strong, confident, and flexible. Programs are available during the day or evening and are offered in 8 week sessions throughout the year. Join this program for an enjoyable way to loose weight, tone & strengthen your muscles and work on your rhythm and musicality.


	Social / Latin Dance

	Our easy step-by-step instruction will have you and your partner up off your seats and onto the dance floor in no time. Courses offered in 6 week sessions or in private lessons, include the Merengue, Jive, Cha-Cha, Rhumba, Waltz, Fox-trot, Salsa and Swing. Why let the world dance by you when it is so easy to take the first step... CHECK OUT OUR SCHEDULE

		Dance Examinations


	Examinations are held annually through the C.D.T.A./P.A.E.C and the I.S.T.D. Students who wish to take exams will be required to attend an additional class to prepare them for their exam. These classes are set-up in January, with the examination date around the middle to the end of June. Examination is available from the Primary level to the Advanced level.